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14 April 2000

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  NEW LOOK CALENDAR TO BECOME 
   THREE BOOKS

Following the growth in numbers of degrees, especially in postgraduate studies, and academic restructuring, it was considered that the time is appropriate to make the change in presentation of Macquarie's official information.

Costings indicate no adverse cost effect with the change of format, which will improve ease of handling and be less daunting for prospective students. The books for 2001 will be provided to academic and general staff in the same way as was the Calendar this year.

Instead of the old style Calendar 2001, the information provided to the Registrar's Publications Unit for 2001 by Divisions and Offices during the second half of 2000 will be published as three separate books, with names as follows:

Macquarie University Undergraduate Handbook
Macquarie University Postgraduate Handbook
Macquarie University Calendar: Governance, Legislation and Rules

The Undergraduate and Postgraduate Handbooks will contain some similar introductory information giving an overview of the University, current staff lists will be printed in both, and each will contain its own complete academic information for students, including relevant Rules, with schedules and descriptions of units.

The complete staff lists will appear in the book entitled Calendar: Governance, Legislation and Rules, along with principal dates, a brief history of the University, sources of authority, and both undergraduate and postgraduate Rules. If, over time, purchases and usage show that this book is more used on the Internet than in print, consideration will be given to printing it less frequently, as is done in some other universities.

The contents of the three books will continue to be uploaded on to the Internet as soon as possible after the files become available towards the end of each year. Some mid-year updates of certain approved information might become possible when the new student system is in place.

It is not expected that there will be much change this year to the December publication date for the three books. Divisions and Offices will receive the usual requests for information for the Handbooks and Calendar, this year during May, from the Publications Officer, Kim Paino (phone x7377), who will edit the three volumes. Any comments or suggestions may be directed to her in the first instance.

Barbara McGarity
Head, Registrar's Publications
 
 

PRE-EASTER DEADLINE FOR STAFF NEWS The next Staff News will be published in a fortnight as usual, on 28 April, but since this is just after the Easter/Anzac Day break, the deadline for copy is Thursday 20 April, or right before the Easter break. If this causes difficulties, please contact the editor, Barbara McGarity, on x7379.

  EGYPTOLOGY CELEBRATION CONFERENCE

The theme of the Conference is is the Amarna Age in Ancient Egypt, the time of the Pharoah Akhenaten and his Queen Nefertiti. The program is designed to appeal to anyone who has ever been fascinated by the buildings, culture and achievements of the Ancient Egyptians.

Three distinguished speakers will be Geoffrey Martin, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, University of London; Rolf Krauss, of the Egyptian Museum, Staatliche Muzeen zu Berlin; and Trevor Bryce, Visiting Professor at University of Queensland.

Cost for non-members is $40, (members $35, students 30). At the Conference, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, tea and coffee will be available for purchase.

For further information, telephone x8848, e-mail: egyptology@hmn.mq.edu.au or visit the web site at www.egyptology.mq.edu.au

  BUSHWEEK WORKSHOP

This is a special live-in workshop at Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Education Centre at the beautiful Riversdale property overlooking the Shoalhaven River. The Centre, Arthur Boyd's gift to the nation, was designed by architect Glen Murcott and will accommodate the children (two per room) with a fantastic view and with Arthur's work looking down on them from the walls.

The themes of this workshop will reflect the natural and distinctly Australian beauty of the landscape, the impact of the natural elements, the animals (lots of wombats, and native birds) and the myths and legends Arthur Boyd placed in this landscape. Parents can make this a family holiday.

For further information phone Neil Hunt on 9360 4734 or fax 9360 6256.

NEW POLICY FOR DOCUMENTING TEACHING
  FOR PROMOTIONS APPLICATIONS

That the practice of staff ordering reports from the TEDS for career purposes be abandoned and staff be responsible for keeping copies of their reports, and incorporating them into their teaching portfolios.

This means that academic staff members applying for promotion should send copies of their recent Student Feedback Reports and Ratings Interpretation Guides (where applicable) as an attachment to their applications, and that they will not need to order them through CPD. Members of staff should bear in mind that promotion committees do not require reports from five or more years ago, and regard recent reports as the most relevant.

From first semester 2000 onwards, all reports received from the TEDS will be stamped as Certified Copies and can be used for career purposes. The promotion committees have been informed of the change in practices. TEDS will nevertheless generate reports for staff who have mislaid their reports.

Conni Lord on x9777 or Moya Adams on x8446 are happy to discuss this further, if you have any problems, and TEDS is committed to support staff through the initial changeover period until the new practice is established.

  OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARDS 2000

  NEWS FROM E.Studio@mq

iMovie makes editing digital video as easy as using the iMac. iMovie allows you to create your own digital videos, re-arrange scenes, trim out unnecessary parts, add transitions, special effects, scrolling titles and your own commentary or soundtrack.

This equipment is available to staff and postgraduate research students to enhance teaching and learning. It could be used for demonstrating techniques and procedures, recording group workshop activities, evaluating teaching techniques or filming on location. Movies could be made available to students on line or used within the lecture theatre environment.

The camera will be demonstrated on 12 April between 1.15 and 1.45pm in the e.studio@mq, Level 1, Library. The video editing software iMovie will be demonstrated on 10 May at the same time.

If you would like to borrow the camera, please call the Information Technology Training Unit x7399, or call in and see us on Level 1, Library.

Bronte Somerset, IT Trainer
ITTU, Library

  POSTGRAD FORUM IN CAMPUS REVIEW

This month students from the University of Sydney, RMIT, James Cook University, Charles Sturt University, the University of New England, and the University of Western Australia outline their research topics - from the downsizing of Beowulf, cricket in Fiji, going into space using tethers, cross-dressing in South Sulawesi, chronic fatigue syndrome, to exposing the myth of the "olive peril" - the alleged danger posed by Italian prisoners of war in rural NSW during World War Two.

Further monthly editions are planned, and anyone interested in contributing should contact David Myton (editor) by e-mail: davidm@camrev.com.au To those students who submitted copy for this first issue, but whose work did not appear, take heart - your submissions will be used in future issues.
 

Upcoming Events at SAM
Tuesday 2 May is market day - a great opportunity to get that last minute Mothers' Day present. In The Macquarie Atrium, all day.

Band comp starts at 8.00pm on Wednesday 3 May and will run every Wednesday night in the Bar (except State of Origin nights). Come along and you may be lucky enough to catch the next big thing in live music.

Enviroweek runs from Monday May 8 through to Friday 12 May - watch out for enviro specials all week.

Rugby League fans should note that the State of Origin series starts on the evening of Wednesday 10 May. The first State of Origin clash will be shown on the big screen in the Bar.

New menu for the Courtview Restaurant
The Courtview Restaurant has introduced an exciting new autumn menu which focuses on speed of service, value and taste. Enjoy fine dining without the wait and visit the Courtview Restaurant. All meals are now under $10.

Make a booking today and enjoy Saffron Risotto with Roasted Vegetables; Chicken, Chutney and Cheese Pide Bread; Filled Mushrooms with Pancetta; or any other of our mouth-watering dishes for lunch.

The Courtview, on Level 2 of the SAM Building, is fully licensed and open Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2.30pm. Reservations are advised on x7609 or by e-mail to admin@union.mq.edu.au (please remember to include your phone number as e-mail reservations are confirmed by phone).

Associate Membership
If any staff members have not received an application form for 2000 Associate Membership, please contact SAM on x7601 and ask for a form to be sent to you.

SAM… the NEW name
Students At Macquarie (SAM) is the new name that Macquarie University Union Limited has adopted for the new century.

Emma Walters, x7045
SAM Events/Member Services Manager
 
 
 

CPD News

IT SHOWCASE
Tuesday 18 April 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

In 2000 a series of lunchtime information technology showcases will be convened by the ITTU, CFL and CPD. Each session will present interesting work by colleagues in integrating IT into learning and teaching, and other relevant IT issues.

Session 1 will present:

• Learning German 0n-line: some examples of computer-mediated communication, with Martina Möllering, Head of German Studies
• Websites developed using DreamWeaver, with Mark Gregory from EFS

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group
Wednesday 19 April 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

Richie Howitt, winner of the National Teaching Awards in the Social Sciences, will speak about his teaching. No bookings required. Just come along.

Facilitator: Moya Adams
Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446

Internationalising the Curriculum and Course Design
Thursday 20 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116
                 (light lunch from 12:30pm )

Program:

Overview of the issues with Professor Tony Adams (Director, International Office)
Showcase with Professor Daniel Kane (Head of Chinese Studies)
Showcase with Dr Daniella Tilbury (Graduate School of the Environment)
Showcase with Professor Naren Chitty (Department of Media and Communications)
Overview with Andrew Litchfield (Centre for Professional Development)

Question & answer discussion

Facilitator: Andrew Litchfield
Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780

Conflict Resolution and Management
Thursday 27 April 9.30am - 4.30pm Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3

This workshop will offer some very practical frameworks for better understanding the conflict situations we find ourselves in, and provide participants with new conflict resolution, conflict management and negotiation skills for dealing with these situations, in a way that creates more empowering and sustainable outcomes. Case studies will be extensively utilised. This workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff. Lunch will be provided.

Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Brenda Turnbull
Enquiries:   Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619

Internationalising the Curriculum: International Teaching and Research Collaboration
Thursday 27 April 1.00 - 3.00pm E6A 116
                 (light lunch from 12:30pm)

Program:

Overview of the issues with Professor Peter Bergquist (DVC (Research))
Overview of support with Debra Perry (International Office)
Overview of support with Warren Bailey (Macquarie Research Limited)
Showcase with Professor Helena Nevalainen (Biological Sciences)
Showcase with Professor David Skellern (Department of Electronics)
Showcase with Professor Peter Eddey (Department of Accounting and Finance)

Question & answer discussion

Facilitator: Andrew Litchfield
Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780

IT Showcase
Wednesday 3 May 1.00 - 2.00pm E6A 116

This session will present:

• Gambling on the Web - a new approach to statistical education, with John S Croucher, Professor of Statistics
• Legal issues in developing IT learning resources, with Andrew Litchfield from the CPD

Academic Performance Management System - Information Session
Thursday 11 May 1.00 - 3.00pm E7B T3

During February and March CPD has been conducting Information Sessions about the new Academic Performance Management System, on a Divisional basis. We are aware that some staff were unable to attend the Information Session held in their own Divisions, and have always indicated that we would conduct a "generic" session for academic staff from any part of the University, in order that they could still access the relevant information about this system. This generic session has now been scheduled for Thursday 11 May. All staff are welcome to attend.

Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Brenda Turnbull
Enquiries:   Brenda Turnbull, x9799
 
 
 

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

Media mentions: While we use a commercial print media monitoring service, it sometimes misses the mentions and it does not cover radio or television. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you. This column relies on your help for mentions in, or appearances on, the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by e-mail to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au, by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Dr Gayle Avery (MGSM): said employees can be easily confused about what to wear on workplace dress-down days, and have no idea they might be stepping into a psychological minefield, The Sun-Herald, 2 April.

Mr Tim Besley (Chancellor): enjoys a distinguished position among Australia's business elite, and as Chair of the Government's Telstra inquiry has come under attack for a potential conflict of interest for his appointment to an advisory board of Credit Suisse First Boston, The Age, 30 March.

Dr Michael Booth (Master of Public Health and PhD graduate): is coordinator of NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health, The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April.

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): thinks the terms most likely to survive name the things we love to hate about ourselves, like "tall poppy syndrome", "cultural cringe", The Age, 1 April.

Ms Sarah Clark (Media student): wrote about Jacki Clark, a young dancing champion who shattered her arm in an accident two and a half years ago but has gone on to achieve success in her dancing career, The Northern Beaches Weekender, 31 March.

Professor John Croucher (Statistics): was appointed to chair the Responsible Gaming Committee of NSW and said that given the number of machines and the amount of money turned over, it wouldn't surprise if Australians were the biggest gamblers in the world, The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April.

Associate Professor Robert Dale (Computing): is Australia's top human language technology researcher and has developed prototype software for Sydney's Powerhouse Museum that can draw information about the exhibits from the museum's database and present it to visitors in a way that's tailored to their special interests, Australian Geographic, April-June.

Professor Ed Davis (MGSM): said that sabbaticals can be a very powerful tool if used properly both for employees and employers and he would like to see it applied more widely in the workplace, The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April.

Dr Craig Freedman (Centre for Japanese Economic Studies): interviewed in relation to a recent Japanese court case where a Japanese firm was found responsible for the suicide of an employee due to overwork, ABC Radio Newcastle, 29 March; Radio 2BL, 30 March.

Emeritus Professor Yasmine Gooneratne (English): reflected on the beginnings of the Jane Austen Society of Australia, JASA Newsletter, December 1999; presented the first in a series of orations to mark the 125^th Anniversary of the founding of Bishop's College, Colombo, Sunday Observer, 5 March.

Professor Murray Goot (Politics): analyses the results of confused reporting which has misinterpreted public views on reconciliation and the questions that should have been asked, The Bulletin, 4 April.

Mr Mark Gregory (Economic and Financial Studies): the Australian Folk Songs website (www.cpd.mq.edu.au/boomerang/songnet/) has been chosen by UNESCO for inclusion on their Memory of the World directory of digitised library collections which have major cultural heritage significance. The site for this project is http://thoth.bl.uk

Professor James Guthrie (Graduate School of Management): said public service wages are driven by debt reduction, The Australian Financial Review, 31 March.

Mr Malcolm Irving (Council member): is a Telstra director, chairman of Caltex Australia and co-director of Sydney's O'Connell Street Associates, The Age, 30 March.

Associate Professor Michael Johnson (Computing): said graduates of Macquarie's new undergraduate program in human language technology would fill a significant unmet demand in Australia for expertise in the area, The Australian, 4 April.

Dr Kerri-Lee Krause and Dr Donna Gibbs (Education): launched their book Cyberlines: Languages and Cultures of the Internet, which grew out of an online cyber project developed three years ago, The Australian, 5 April.

Ms Gabrielle Harrison (Parramatta MP and former Macquarie student): earned her stripes through her long association with the Labor Party and achievements including running Macquarie University student union, The Parramatta Advertiser, 5 April.

Mr James Lambert (Linguistics): said there has always been a city/bush divide in use of language, and rural remain the last bastions of "bonzer cobber bewdy mate", The Age, 1 April.

Ms Helen Lange (MGSM): said the GSM has tied up with the university's information technology school to offer e-commerce courses and is relying on practitioners rather than just academics to keep up with demand from students, The Australian Financial Review, 8 April.

Mr David Myton (PhD student, Modern History): edits the Postgraduate Forum section of Campus Review and says that postgraduate students are contributing to the future of Australia, Campus Review, 5-11 April.

Associate Professor Philip Newall (Linguistics): said approximately 6% of the total hearing impaired child population will develop hearing loss later, Mod Magazine, 10 March.

Ms Kerry-Ann O'Sullivan (Education): said popular culture TV shows are for entertainment and escapism. The language used is a way to do this and in fact to play with the issues, The Daily Telegraph, 30 March.

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): said young people don't tend towards the word "mate" anymore, The Age, 1 April; presides over a database of some 25 million words, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April.

Ms Christine Stevenson (Institute of Early Childhood): said art isn't just a frill in children's lives and the conference Childhoods Past and Future: Arts in the Lives of Children was aimed at encouraging educators to reflect more about the importance of art in children's lives, to take it seriously, The Australian, 27 March.

Professor Colin Tatz (Centre for Comparative Genocide Studies): interviewed in relation to the stolen generation, Drive program, Radio 2BL, 3 April; was interviewed about his new book One Eyed which critically analyses the way sport and sportspeople are idolised by the Australian public, Radio 2BL, 7 April.

Dr Hsu-Ming Teo (Modern History): was interviewed about Sir Richard Burton in relation to travel, exploration and masculinity, ABC Radio National, 26 March; participated in a panel discussion on aspects of travel, tourism and identity in the film The Beach, ABC Radio National, 27 March.

Mr Majid Varess (former Macquarie student): will screen his debut feature film at Macquarie University on 8 April, The Sydney Morning Herald, 7 April.

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed on Undercurrent program in relation to the price of oil in the context of the OPEC meeting in Vienna, Radio 3CR, 28 March; interviewed in relation to the politics of oil and petrol pricing, Radio Triple J, 31 March.

Mr McKenzie Wark (Media): critiques John Hartley's book Uses of Television, The Australian, 29 March.

Professor Kevin Wheldall and Ms Robyn Beaman (Special Education Centre): traced students of the Exodus Tutorial Centre who started at the centre when it opened in 1996 and found 90 percent were still at school and were successful at what they were doing, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April; were incorrectly quoted in The Sydney Morning Herald article - apology printed in The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April.

Ms Margaret White (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed about the Childhoods Past exhibition of children's art of the 20^th Century, Sally Loan Show, Radio 2BL, 23 March; said the art component in school teacher training has been dramatically cut back due to federal cutbacks in university funding, The Australian, 27 March.

Issues and Events

Macquarie University's new art gallery is hosting the Childhoods Past exhibition, a unique and important collection of children's art, The Sydney Weekly, 28 March.

Macquarie University and RMIT University in Melbourne are the only universities in Australia offering chiropractic courses, The Herald-Sun, 1 April.

The route 550 bus regularly does not appear, nor does the Macquarie University bus and the Chatswood bus is fully loaded, writes an angry Marsfield resident, The Weekly Times, 29 March.

Macquarie University's new student accommodation complex will be built with steel frames to avoid the threat of termite damage, The Parramatta Advertiser, 5 April.

Olympic Games commuters taking advantage of the "park and ride" site at Macquarie University will have to pay a $5 fee, while all other sites will be free, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April; The Daily Telegraph, 8 April.

The Macquarie Book of Slang gives the word "palooka" two definitions - a stupid or clumsy boxer or wrestler, and a dull, stupid male, The Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April.

Macquarie Graduate School of Management is offering a two-day workshop on enhancing public performance skills for senior executives on June 5-6, The Herald-Sun, 8 April.
 
 

POSITIONS VACANT

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Chair of Psychology (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 16004. Applications are invited for a Chair of Psychology in the area of Social Psychology. Current research strengths in this area in the Department include the study of personal relationships, work and family, emotion, social cognition, and sex roles, and the Department is looking to build on its strengths in cognate areas of social psychology. The position provides an opportunity for an outstanding researcher of international standing to make a major contribution to research and teaching in social psychology. The appointee will join one of Australia's leading Psychology Departments with almost 300 postgraduate students. It has established national and international links and centres of excellence in a variety of areas. Applicants will demonstrate a high level of achievement in academic leadership, in teaching performance and in personal research and scholarship. A clear potential to inspire the research effort in the Department and the vision to maintain its scholarly and professional excellence is required. The successful applicant will be expected to be Head of Department from time to time. Information about the Department can be found at http://www.psy.mq.edu.au and about the University in general at http://www.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis.

Salary range: Level E (Professor) A$89,733 to A$94,040 per annum, plus superannuation. The successful applicant could expect to negotiate start-up funds to re-establish research facilities. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Enquiries: Professor Peter Wenderoth, Head of Department, telephone: 9850 8680, facsimile: 9850 9238 or 9850 9390, e-mail: peterw@vision.psy.mq.edu.au The University reserves the right to invite applications for any position, to leave the Chair unfilled, or to make enquiries of any person regarding the candidate's suitability for appointment. Further information about the University, conditions of appointment and the method of application should be obtained from Gaby Laudams, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia, or by telephone on 9850 9725, facsimile 9850 9748 or e-mail: Gaby.Laudams@mq.edu.au An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 June 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Linguistics (Speech Hearing and Language Research Centre): Lecturer in Speech and Language Pathology (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 18894. The appointee will have responsibility for coordinating clinical placements and clinical teaching in the new Masters program in Speech and Language Pathology to begin in 2001. The appointee will be expected to identify and negotiate clinic placements for students, develop clinical teaching protocols, and teach on clinically related components of the course. Applicants should have completed, or be in the process of undertaking, postgraduate study (at Masters or PhD Level). A professional speech pathology qualification is also essential. Applicants must be members of Speech Pathology Australia and be familiar with its Competency Based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists. They must have experience in speech pathology clinical supervision and strong liaisons with the clinical community. Preference will be given to applicants with familiarity with recent developments in supervisory practice and experience in teaching and research at tertiary level. Application Form and further information can be found at the Department of Linguistics website at: http://www.shlrc.mq.edu.au/positions All enquiries concerning your application and further information about the position should be directed to Dr Roz Barker, telephone 9850 8777, facsimile 9850 9199 or e-mail rbarker@ling.mq.edu.au; or Dr Linda Cupples on telephone 9850 8788, facsimile 9850 9199 or e-mail lcupples@ling.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis from June 2000 until 31 December 2001. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees (including e-mail address) should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 19 May 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES: Manager, Student Financial Services
(Re-advertised) (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 7887. The appointee will monitor and supervise office processes relating to fee assessment and collection; develop and review appropriate policies and procedures, and advise on changes to relevant University rules and government legislation; liaise with other sections within the University as necessary on fee matters and ongoing fee systems functionality; and supervise a small group of staff. Applicants must have high level managerial skills, an understanding of accounting and systems processes, experience with computerised systems and their application, a systematic approach to workflow and problem solving ability, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills and a commitment to quality customer service. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications and experience with student administration in a University environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Raymond McCarthy, Assistant Director on 9850 7235 or e-mail Ray.McCarthy@mq.edu.au

The position is a replacement for the current incumbent who is on secondment, and is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until June 2001, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Salary range: Level 7 $44,908 to $48,407 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000.) Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Previous applicants need not re-apply as their applications will be carried forward.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE­PRINCIPAL: Undergraduate Studies Section: Assistant Admissions Officer (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 7729. The appointee will process applications for admission to undergraduate programs and administer changes of program; provide advice to students, prospective students and staff on admission, enrolment, student records, programs of study and other student matters. The appointee will have responsibility for Direct Entry of previous Macquarie students, Graduate Diploma in Education, Direct Entry Distance Education and BEd(Primary/Secondary) applications. Applicants must have proved ability to handle complex matters, meet deadlines and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; have an understanding of computerised systems and their applications and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants who have relevant administrative experience in the tertiary sector and a tertiary qualification. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Stephen MuSung on 9850 7328.

The position is a replacement for the current incumbent who is on secondment, and is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis until May 2001. Salary range: Level 6 $39,837 to $43,700 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY: Department of Linguistics: Postgraduate Officer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 5236. The appointee will provide information and support service to all postgraduate students in Linguistics, from initial enquiries to contact after graduation. The appointee will also be required to assist with marketing Linguistics postgraduate courses, maintaining an active student and contacts database and liaising with the Postgraduate Studies Section and the International Student Office in the University. Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience of administration in tertiary education, and must be a competent office manager. Computer skills in word processing, data bases and spreadsheets are essential. Applicants must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, and considerable interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate cross-cultural communication skills and expertise in student administration.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Collette Ryan on 9850 8774. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 19 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL: Macquarie Lighthouse Press: Lithographic Printer (Full-time (continuing)) - Ref. 5703. Macquarie Lighthouse Press is the in house printing unit at Macquarie University. The Unit produces some 40 million impressions a year, in modern air conditioned premises, using both conventional printing presses and high speed laser copiers. The printing presses consist of a 2 colour A2 Sakurai, a 2 colour A3 Heidelberg Quickmaster and an Itek 975 PFA A3 perfecting small offset. The Unit has a range of bindery and finishing equipment to support its operations. The appointee will be the senior printer in a team of three and is required to operate and provide day to day maintenance on all printing presses and operate associated equipment as well as assist with training of staff. The appointee must have a trade certificate in Lithographic Printing; have extensive experience in the trade using a variety of printing presses; ability to operate a press with an alcohol dampening system; ability to produce high quality 4 colour process work on the 2 colour press; ability to make printing plates; and have supervisory and training skills. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in bindery operations such as guillotines, folders and collators.

All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mr Steve Clifton on 9850 7387 or e-mail sclifton@remus.reg.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months. Salary range: Level 5 $34,525 to $38,991 per annum, plus superannuation. (Under review, under a new Enterprise Agreement expected to be made early in 2000). Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 April 2000. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

CLASSIFIED

MOVING OVERSEAS SALE: Double bed, fridge, 36cm colour TV, indoor TV aerial, TV table, telephone table, Akai mini HIFI system, electric coffee machine, steam iron, hair drier, vacuum cleaner, upright fan heater, upright fans, lounges 2 and 3-seaters, glass coffee tables, kitchenware (crockery, cutlery, pans, pots, etc), bedding (sheets, blanket, mattress protector, towels), baby changing table, changing mattress and lots more. All affordable prices. Phone Jean-Marc on x8292, 9314 7890 or jpoudrel@alchemist.chem.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Two underwater cameras: Nikonos 11 and Nikonos 111. Price for each negotiable. Contact either Rob Harcourt on x7970, or Jan Waddington, x7971 (GSE).

FOR SALE: Stereo radio Hitachi TRKW3AU. Silver grey. Including manuals. Excellent condition. Twin cassette high speed dubbing. $80 ono E-mail agakavia@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Mitsubishi Colt, 1.6L, manual, 1986, 156,000 kms, registered until October 2000, new clutch and gearbox, runs well. $990 negotiable. Contact Jean-Marc on x8292, 9314 7890 or jpoudrel@alchemist.chem.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Eastwood/Marsfield. 2/35 Olive Street, Ryde. Superb young Torrens title duplex, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (main to ensuite), low maintenance backyard with pergola, close to University & schools. Walk to shops and city buses. Private Sale. $425,000. Phone 0416 262 891.

FOR SALE: Altamura standard black figure skates. Size 10. Good condition. Skate guards, lacer and box. Cost $250 will sell for $90. E-mail agakavia@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Second hand furniture consisting of brown and grey desks with drawers and 1 grey computer desk. Very reasonably priced. Please contact Tere Morazzani on x9656 or e-mail: tmorazza@nceltrnw.nceltr.mq.edu.au

ROOM TO LET: Rydalmere (Bridge Street). Room to let in house. Quiet location close to bus and trains. Lift to Macquarie, ideal for staff or student. Off-street parking. Rent: $80p.w. + bills + bond. Available from 20 April. Phone Ian on x7573(W) or 9638 7693(AH).

TO LET: Room in a villa home close to the University. Available for short-term lease. Rent: $100p.w. Contact alyall@nceltrnw.nceltr.mq.edu.au or phone x9652 and ask for Alison.

TO LET: France - La Salvetat. Sur agout. A village house in Lanquedoc. Mountain walks, cycling, lakes, 1½ hours to Toulouse - Bezier. 2½ hours to Spain. For further information phone 9310 7292.
 
 

DIARY

2000

April to Thursday 11 May
CHILDREN'S ART COLLECTION ON SHOW IN E11A. Opening hours are from Monday to Thursday 1.00 to 4.30pm. The exhibition is especially suitable for primary school students and high school visual arts students. School Bookings: 9850 7431.

Friday 14 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Managing Autonomous Learning, with John Stephenson (Middlesex University). 9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Saturday 15 April
BOOK OF KELLS TRIP: One-day trip to Canberra to see the Book of Kells. Departing 8.00am from Macquarie Drive. Cost: $45 (non-members) $40 (members). Cheques payable to Australian Centre for Egyptology, Humanities, Macquarie University. Tel: 8848, fax x8240, Web: http://egyptology.mq.edu.au

Tuesday 18 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Selecting Academic Staff: Essential Skills for Committee Members (Day 1), facilitated by Brenda Turnbull and Bronwyn Clarke (UNE). 9.00am - 5.00pm in Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 18 April
IT SHOWCASE: IT SHOWCASE, facilitated by Bronte Somerset, Andrew Burrell and Andrew Litchfield. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Selecting Academic Staff: Essential Skills for Committee Members (Day 2), facilitated by Brenda Turnbull and Bronwyn Clarke (UNE). 9.00am - 5.00pm in Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Alison Cameron, x7598. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CFL WORKSHOP: WebCT Training: Workshop 4, WebCT Functions (3). 10.00am to 12noon in Training Room 3, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x 7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 19 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group, Speaker: Richie Howitt, Winner of the 1999 Australian National Teaching Award in the Social Sciences. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446.

Thursday 20 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Internationalising the Curriculum and Course Design, facilitated by Andrew Litchfield. 1.00 - 3.00pm with a light lunch from 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Thursday 27 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Conflict Resolution and Management, facilitated by Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Brenda Turnbull. 9.30am - 4.30pm in Student Union Function Rooms, Level 3. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Thursday 27 April
CPD WORKSHOP: Internationalising the Curriculum: International Teaching and Research Collaboration, facilitated by Andrew Litchfield. 1.00 - 3.00pm with a light lunch from 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Friday 28 April
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Bioactive Molluscan Resources and their Conservation, presented by Kirsten Benkendorff (University of Wollongong). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

May

Wednesday 3 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Gynaepathia Sexualis: Gynaecology and the Sexed Female Body, presented by Clair Scrine (History, Macquarie). (Chair Hsu-Ming Teo.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Wednesday 3 May
IT SHOWCASE: IT SHOWCASE, facilitated by Bronte Somerset, Andrew Burrell and Andrew Litchfield. 1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Andrew Litchfield, x9780. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 3 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Aliens Within: Biodiversity on Our Little Known Planet. Discover amazing new life-forms - puzzling, creepy and bizarre. Presented by Dr Michael Gillings. 6.30 to 7.30pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 3 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity JUDAISM SERIES: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Heterodoxy, presented by Rabbi Shlomo Di Veroli. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $10 ($5 SSEC members). Kosher supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 4 May
CFL INFORMATION SESSION: Evaluating Online Teaching. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. Enquiries and bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield x7570, e-mail: phoebe.dangerfield@mq.edu.au

Thursday 4 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Hail, Flood, Quakes and Eruptions. The wrath of the earth and damage to our homes is explained by Professor Russell Blong. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Friday 5 May
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Bioinvasion on Islands: Portent of a Global Future? presented by Dennis O'Dowd (Monash University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in E8A 290.

Saturday 6 May 2000
THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY: 10^TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: Egypt in Turmoil - The Amarna Age. 10.00am to 5.00pm in Theatre 1, Building X5B. Cost: $40 (non-members), $35 (members), $30 (school and university students, pensioners), $25 (school groups of 5 or more). Morning, afternoon tea, lunch, tea and coffee available for purchase. Enquiries: Activities Committee, Australian Centre for Egyptology, Division of Humanities tel: x8848, e-mail: egyptology@hmn.mq.edu.au or visit the web site: http://www.egyptology.mq.edu.au  for more information and booking form.

Monday 8 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Lasers Carry the Olympic Flame.Precision technology keeping 14,000 torches burning 20 minutes through gales and storms is explained by Jenn Fishburn. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 10 May
POLITICS SEMINAR: Tax Regimes and Australian Politics: 1901-2001, presented by Jim Gillespie (Macquarie). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 10 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: An Army of Women: Creating an Australian Feminist Tradition, presented by Zora Simic (Gender Studies, University of Sydney). (Chair Clair Scrine.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Wednesday 10 May
PUBLIC LECTURE: The Macquarie Awesome Foursome Series: Delusions, Understood, or "An Imposter's Replaced my Wife!" Probe the mental processes linking brain damage to delusory beliefs with Professor Max Coltheart. 7.00 to 8.00pm in W5A Theatre 1. Enquiries: x8897, e-mail: scitech@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 10 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity RESEARCH SERIES: St Paul's Church and its Excavation in Pisidian Antioch, presented by Dr Mehmet Taslialan (Director of the Museum at Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch, Turkey)). 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $7 ($5 SSEC members). Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Thursday 11 May
CPD WORKSHOP: Academic Performance Management System - Information Session, facilitated by Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Brenda Turnbull. 1.00 - 3.00pm in E7B T3. Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799. Bookings: Kim Richard, x9721, e-mail: kimberley.richard@mq.edu.au

Friday 12 May
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Corporate Social Reporting in Ireland: Legitimacy Denied? presented by Dr Brendan O'Dwyer (Dublin City University Business School). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.au or Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 12, all day Saturday 13 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity ANNUAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE: Off the Beaten Track with St Paul. Keynote speaker will be Dr Mehmet Taslialan (Director of the Museum at Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch, Turkey)). 14 papers; cost $97 ($87 SSEC members). Morning, afternoon tea and lunch provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Wednesday 17 May
POLITICS SEMINAR: Equality and Modern Social Democracy, presented by Andrew Leigh (Macquarie). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 17 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR:Visual Representations of Australian Ports in the Nineteenth Century - Illustrated Periodicals and Photographs, presented by Cindy McCreery (History, University of NSW). (Chair Jill Roe.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Thursday 18 May
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION: Getting Around the Roman Empire Today Series: Janet Gale will give an illustrated talk on Roman Ruins in Libya and Morocco. Enquiries: e-mail: gjane@enternet.com.au

Friday 19 May
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Executive Compensation and the Boundary of the Firm: The Case of Short-Lived Projects, presented by Professor Bruce Grundy (Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.au or Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 19 May
MACQUARIE DISCUSSION GROUP: The Republic Revisited, presented by Emeritus Professor Edwin Judge.1.00 to 2.00pm in the Senate Room, Lincoln Student Services Building. All staff welcome.

Tuesday 23 May
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR SERIES: Deconstructing Colour, presented by Ian Gold (Monash). 11.00am to 12.45pm in W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837 or John Sutton x8817.

Wednesday 24 May
POLITICS SEMINAR: Labor's Critics, presented by Verity Burgmann (Political Science, University of Melbourne). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 24 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Behavioural Consistency and Historical Idiosyncracy: The Macro-History of Urbanism, presented by Roland Fletcher (Archaeology, University of Sydney). (Chair David Christian.) 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Friday 26 May
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: The Organisational Culture of Public Accounting Firms: Evidence from Taiwanese Local and US Affiliated Firms, presented by Professor Graeme Harrison and Associate Professor Jill McKinnon (Macquarie). 11.00am to 12.30pm in the University Union Function Room 3. Enquiries: Geoffrey Loudon x8536, e-mail: gloudon@efs.mq.edu.au or Lois Cook x8535, e-mail: lcook@efs.mq.edu.au

Friday 26 May
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION FILM FESTIVAL: Swords and Sandals Season: The Siege of Syracuse. 7.30pm in the Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B Level 3.

Tuesday 30 May
PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR SERIES: Emotions and Critical Reflection, presented by Catriona Mackenzie (Macquarie). 11.00am to 12.45pm in W6A 720. Enquiries: Nina Ralph x8837 or John Sutton x8817.

Wednesday 31 May
POLITICS SEMINAR: (title TBA), presented by Bruce Headey (Political Science, University of Melbourne). 12 noon in W6A 107. Enquiries: Jim Gillespie x8811 or Catherine Wall x8869.

Wednesday 31 May
MODERN HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Essentials for Marriage: Abruzzesi-Italians' Handbook on Wedded Bliss, presented by Adriana Piscicelli (History, Macquarie University). 1.00 to 3.00pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: David Christian x8806.

Wednesday 31 May
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity JUDAISM SERIES: The Samaritans as an Exemplar of Jewish Response to Sectarianism, presented by Emeritus Professor Alan Crown. 7.30pm in X5B 321. Cost $10 ($5 SSEC members). Kosher supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.
 
 

STOP PRESS! PLAY BALL IN MAY OR  TRAIN AT THE GYM The Sports Association is running a Netball and Volleyball competition, commencing Monday 1 May. We are looking for interested staff to make a team(s) or join as an individual. The competition will run on Mondays and Thursdays between 12 noon and 2.00pm.The cost is $5, with some great prizes on offer. As another initiative of the Sports Association, "Get Physical" Personal Fitness Training has arrived at the gym, so there is no excuse for not getting fit this year! Both individuals and small groups can train. It is competitvely priced and conveniently run on campus.  For enquiries, phone x9484 or 0414 680 568. Malcolm Boyes, Recreation Officer  MU Sports Association